Beyoncé and More Super Bowl Halftime Headliners Since 2000

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The world is gearing up to tirar muchas fotos of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. 

The 31-year-old artist is having a fantastic year. Fresh off winning Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys, Bad Bunny is set to make history again at the Super Bowl on February 8th. He’ll be the first performer to headline the halftime show mostly in Spanish.

And as he promised in Spanish on Instagram Jan. 16, “The world will dance.”

Although some people were surprised by the choice of Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio), most fans around the world were thrilled. He’s currently the most-streamed male artist on Spotify globally.

The move to include more diverse performers, which started with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s groundbreaking halftime show in 2020—the first time Latina pop stars led the performance—will continue to expand.

NFL consultant Javier Farfan explained that Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s Super Bowl performance resonated deeply with the global Latino community, making them feel seen and understood by the NFL. He added that featuring Bad Bunny now reinforces that feeling, showing the NFL truly ‘gets’ them.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell supports Roc Nation’s choice to feature the artist DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS.

The artist known as “MONACO” will be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show – a performance that’s happening for the 60th time since the tradition began in 1967. They have a lot to live up to, following incredible performances by Kendrick Lamar, Usher, Rihanna, and Beyoncé in recent years.

But Bad Bunny is more than ready for the challenge—and to represent his community. 

He expressed his excitement about performing at the Super Bowl, saying his fans worldwide were also thrilled. He then added, speaking in Spanish, that he was especially proud for Latino and Latina communities, both globally and in the U.S., who have paved the way for others.

Following Bad Bunny’s statements at the Grammys, Roger stated on February 2nd that they consider him one of the world’s greatest artists, and that his impact on music was a key factor in their decision.

He also understood the power of the platform he was using – how it connects people and allows them to share their creativity and talents. He wanted to use this opportunity to bring people together.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is expected to be a spectacular event, potentially reaching the widest audience yet.

The artist known as “MONACO” will be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show – a performance that’s been happening for 60 years, since 1967. They have a lot to live up to, following impressive shows by Kendrick Lamar, Usher, Rihanna, and Beyoncé in recent years.

But Bad Bunny is more than ready for the challenge—and to represent his community. 

He expressed his excitement about performing at the Super Bowl, saying his fans around the world were thrilled too. He then added, speaking in Spanish, that he was especially proud for all the Latinos and Latinas, particularly those in the United States, who had paved the way for others.

He said this victory wasn’t just personal, but a collective achievement that demonstrated their lasting impact on the country – something that could never be taken away.

As everyone gets ready for Bad Bunny’s performance, let’s remember some of the incredible artists who have played the Super Bowl halftime show since 2000.

Kendrick Lamar’s performance was deeply moving, using powerful imagery to address racial and political issues in the United States. He also subtly referenced his ongoing conflict with Drake during the show.

Usher delivered an incredible performance, and the show was made even more special with surprise appearances by Alicia Keys, will.i.am, Lil Jon, Ludacris, and H.E.R.

Rihanna’s red hot performance also served as her announcement for her pregnancy with baby No. 2.

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s 2020 Super Bowl performance was a historic moment, as they were the first Latina artists to headline the halftime show. The performance was especially touching when Lopez shared the stage with her child, Emme, and they performed together for the massive audience.

Lady Gaga made quite the impression at the when she dropped in from the sky at the NRG Stadium in Houston. Complete with pyrotechnics and multiple costume changes, the performance featured electric renditions of her hits “Poker Face,” “Born This Way,” “Telephone,” “Just Dance,” “Million Reasons” and “Bad Romance.”

Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show drew the biggest audience ever, featuring energetic performances of her hits like “Roar,” “Teenage Dream,” and “Firework.” The show also included special guests Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott.

Bruno Mars energized Super Bowl XLVIII with a funky performance of his popular songs, including “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Just the Way You Are.” He was joined on stage by special guests, the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Beyoncé brought her former Destiny’s Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, on stage for a high-energy performance during her concert.

Madonna delivered a fantastic performance, featuring her popular songs like “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” “Vogue,” and “Like a Prayer.” However, M.I.A.’s gesture of raising her middle finger nearly stole the show. It was a close call!

Following a memorable performance by The Who in 2010, the Black Eyed Peas faced a challenge at the Super Bowl XLV halftime show. However, the Grammy-winning group delivered an energetic performance of their popular songs, including “I Gotta Feeling,” “Boom Boom Pow,” and “Let’s Get It Started,” and were a big hit with the audience.

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, the frontman and guitarist of The Who, performed a high-energy rock set at Super Bowl XLIV.

Jennifer Hudson powerfully sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, delivering a performance worthy of her role in Dreamgirls.

From “Purple Rain” to “Let’s Go Crazy,” Prince brought the party to Florida during Super Bowl XLI.

During the Super Bowl XL halftime show, The Rolling Stones played their popular songs “Start Me Up,” “Rough Justice,” and “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction,” entertaining the crowd with their classic rock sound.

Paul McCartney delivered a fantastic performance at the Super Bowl XXXIX halftime show, playing a mix of his songs, like “Live and Let Die,” and the classic Beatles song “Hey Jude.”

Everyone expected the Super Bowl XXXVII halftime show to be popular, and it definitely delivered when Gwen Stefani and Sting performed a duet of “Message in a Bottle.”

Beyoncé has performed at the Super Bowl multiple times. She first appeared at Super Bowl XXXVII, performing with Carlos Santana, and then returned the following year to sing the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXVIII.

During Super Bowl XXXVI, U2, led by Bono, played three of their most popular songs as part of a special performance honoring the victims of 9/11.

Oh my gosh, Super Bowl XXXV’s halftime show was EVERYTHING! I still can’t believe it – Aerosmith, the LEGENDS, teamed up with *NSync, Britney, and Mary J. Blige! It was the most amazing collision of rock and pop, and they absolutely KILLED their performance of ‘Walk This Way’! Seriously, I’ve rewatched it a million times, and it STILL gives me chills. It was a perfect moment!

Super Bowl XXXV kicked off with a performance of the national anthem by the Backstreet Boys.

Phil Collins delivered with his performance of “Two Worlds” during Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta.

Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias performed “Celebrate The Future Hand in Hand,” delighting millions of fans.

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2026-02-08 04:17